We inherited a Kenmore electric dryer that only runs when you press down the start button. It heats up, the tumbler turns - but only with the start button depressed. You let off on the button and it stops.

I replaced the start switch but it didn't fix the problem - at least it didn't make it worse!

My Kenmore Dryer, Model # 110-62942100 purchased in 03/2002.......has done this from time to time but now, it will NOT stay running, the kids have taped the button down to keep it running..........I am going to vacuum out the base and clean the motor as best I can and try it again..........I hate throwing parts at these things........only other repairs done to this unit was the heating element..........guess it might be time to get out the Fluke.

Well, good news for my problem - it took me a while to figure out how to access the motor, but after taking off the front panel and looking under the drum, I saw a lot of lint. A lot of lint. I vacuumed it all out - I was very careful to try and get it all.

Buttoned it back up and gave it a shot - It worked! Not sure how it's able to sense the lint build up, but I guess it does somehow. I hope your problem is solved as simply.

I cleaned out all the lint I could, tried jumping all the 2-wire switches I could find and still it will not run and get hot..............I have read another thread that says it is most likely the main circuit board causing the problem...............off to the Sears Parts store.

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